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Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon


Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon (Thunder Bay Headstart Program) is an early learning daycare centre built around Anishinaabe culture and holistic learning.

Kelsey Pagacz interviews Marilyn Junilla, Executive Director of Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon. Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon (Thunder Bay Headstart Program) is an early learning daycare centre built around Anishinaabe culture and holistic learning.

”Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedoon will exist to lead the children and caregivers to a place of mental, emotional and spiritual strength by providing a healthy environment that reflects the cultural values of the extended family through the presence of strong, caring people who come to share and carry on their love, skills, language and knowledge.” from the website 

https://www.northwesthealthline.ca/displayservice.aspx?id=147126

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Organization: Shkoday Abinojiiwak Obimiwedon (Thunder Bay Aboriginal Headstart)
Location: Thunder Bay
Name: Marilyn Junnila
Title: Executive Director
Address:
1610 John St Rd.
Thunder Bay, ON
P7G1J9
Email Address: mjunnila@shkoday.com
Phone Number: 807-768-2342 ext.23

Contributor

Name: Kelsey Pagacz
Regional Lead(s):
  • Leisa Desmoulins 

Province/Territory

Ontario

Education Topics

Culture
Early Childhood Education
Environment
Food and Food Security
Harvesting
Land-based Learning
Language
Life Skills
Traditional Knowledge
Wellness/Health

Education Levels

Early Childhood
Family
Primary (K - Grade 8)

Language Spoken

English
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